Current situation in Iran ‘not political’
Hezbollah Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, said Wed. that the current situation in Iran regarding the public protests are not political and cannot be compared with the 2009 events. Secretary General of Lebanese Resistance Movement ‘Hezbollah’, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, made the remarks in an interview with Lebanese Al Mayadeen TV Network Wednesday night, adding “Iran’s current problem on […]
Iranian government: Protest is citizens’ right
TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said on Tuesday that it is the right of citizens to hold protests and the government respects it. “From the government’s point of view, the people have the right to protest based on citizenship rights and their voice can reach officials within the framework of law,” Nobakht […]
Iran’s defense chief: Public demands can be met in peaceful climate
TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Monday that “national unity and integrity” are required to foil enemies’ plots, noting that the demands by protestors can be fulfilled in a secure atmosphere. “Global hegemony and enemies of our country seek to destabilize Iran. So, we should foil the foreigners’ plots through […]
Administration Pledges Push to Create Employment in Iran
Following a series of rallies in some Iranian cities in protest at difficult economic conditions, the Administration’s Spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht unveiled plans to provide employment for more than 830,000 people in the next Iranian year. Speaking at a television talk show on Saturday night, Nobakht said the administration expects to create jobs for 830,000 […]
Ex-diplomat: U.S., Saudis seeking to misuse civil protests in Iran
TEHRAN – Backed by the U.S., the Saudi regime is trying to take advantage of the civil protests and freedom of expression in Iran to achieve its political objectives and foment chaos, a former Iranian ambassador and Foreign Ministry spokesperson has warned. In an interview with Tasnim on Saturday, Hamid Reza Asefi said the vigilant […]
Iran calls for closer ties with Iraq
TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Thursday called for further development of economic and social ties between Iran and Iraq, IRNA reported. “Tehran-Baghdad relations should not be confined to security issues; rather, development of economic and social relations is essential.” Larijani said, in a meeting with visiting Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports Abdul-Hussein […]
Iran-UK trade volume up by 50% after JCPOA
TEHRAN – The latest annual report issued by Iran-UK chamber of commerce indicates a nearly 50% increase in the trade transactions between the two sides after the signing of Iran nuclear deal in 2015. According to the latest annual report issued by Iran-UK chamber of commerce, the volume of trade exports between Iran and UK […]
Spain coach Lopetegui praises Team Melli
Spain national football team head coach Julen Lopetegui has praised the Iranian national football team. In an interview with channel Movistar, the Spaniard has said Team Melli are a powerful team. Spain have been drawn along with Iran, Morocco and Portugal in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. The Reds will meet Portugal on […]
‘Iraq has crossed brink of security crisis’
Iranian parliament speaker held talks with Iraqi minister of youth and sports where he asserted that Iraq is now past the height of security crises and called for expanding bilateral economic and social relations. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani held talks with the Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports Abdul-Hussein Abtaan on Thursday. Larijani referred […]
Iran to play Algeria in March
Iran national football team will play a friendly match with Algeria in March, according to Hakim Medane, Algerian FA executive committee member. “We’ve reached an agreement with the Iranian federation for a friendly match in next March in a European country. We will also face Portugal on 7 or 8 June in Lisbon,” Medane told […]